JP3077883U - Interdental brush - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with correction) [PROBLEMS] To provide an interdental brush that is convenient for carrying and storing, does not damage the brush during carrying, and can be stored in a hygienic manner. SOLUTION: In the interdental brush 10 composed of a brush 12 and a handle 13, the handle has a hinge portion 14 comprising a main body portion and a lid portion and connecting the main body portion and the lid portion, and a hinge portion of the hinge portion. Opening / closing unit 15 provided on the opposite side
A case portion that can be opened and closed is formed, and the brush is connected to the distal end portion of the main body portion or the lid body so as to be foldable at a fold portion 16, and when the brush is bent at the fold portion, The brush can be stored in the case.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an interdental brush as a tooth cleaning tool, and more particularly to an interdental brush which is convenient to carry and store and is also hygienic.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Generally, a toothbrush is used as a cleaning tool for keeping the teeth clean. Apart from this toothbrush, there is a so-called interdental brush as a cleaning tool for removing food debris, plaque, tartar, and the like that accumulate between teeth. This interdental brush is available for household and portable use, but since it can be used while it is stored in a specific storage location, it can reach the back teeth of teeth. As described above, it is often formed relatively long.

On the other hand, a portable interdental brush is generally formed to be relatively short in order to make it easier to carry. Such an interdental brush is composed of a handle made of a body having a relatively small diameter as a grip portion to be gripped by a hand, and a brush integrally fixed to a tip portion of the handle. A predetermined portion of the interdental brush is bent at a predetermined angle so as to reach the predetermined position.

As shown in FIG. 1, such an interdental brush 10 is conventionally stored or carried in a plastic bag 11 or the like. It is unsanitary to store and store in a plastic bag 11 as it is, and it is inconvenient to take it out of the bag. In addition, there is an inconvenience that the brush portion may be damaged due to breakage or bending during carrying.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides an interdental brush which is convenient for carrying and storing, and which can be stored in a sanitary manner without damaging the brush when carrying. For that purpose.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an interdental brush comprising a brush and a handle, wherein the handle includes a body portion and a lid portion, and a hinge portion for connecting the body portion and the lid portion. A case is formed that can be opened and closed by an opening and closing part provided on the opposite side of the hinge part, and the brush is connected to a tip part of the main body or the lid so as to be bendable at a bent part, The brush is configured to be housed in the case portion when bent at the bent portion.

[0007] Furthermore, when the brush is used, the brush is fixed to a handle, and when the brush is stored in the case, the brush is fixed in the case. Is provided with a ventilation port for ventilation.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The present invention is an interdental brush including a brush 12 and a handle 13. The handle 13 has a predetermined space therein, and is opened and closed using a hinge portion 14 on one side and an opening and closing portion 15 on the opposite side. It is configured as a possible case form. The brush 12 has a bent portion 16 formed on one side of an upper stage of a handle 13. The bent portion 16 is folded and stored in a case, and the bent portion 16 is raised to raise the brush 12. It comes out to the outside.

[0009] In particular, the brush 12 and the handle 13 are configured to be reliably housed and pulled out by the uneven means that can be connected to each other. A vent 17 for ventilating the interior space of the case is formed in the hinge portion 14 as one side of the handle 13. The present invention configured as described above will be described in more detail below.

FIGS. 2 to 4 are perspective views of the interdental brush according to the present invention including the handle 13 and the brush 12. The handle 13 has two parts integrally connected by a hinge part 14 extending in the longitudinal direction, that is, a main body part formed integrally with a grip part at the lower part of the handle 13, and the main body part includes a hinge part 14. The main body portion and the lid portion are engaged with each other to form an integral space, so that a housing space for the brush 12 as the case is formed.

The opening and closing of the main body portion and the lid portion of the handle 13 are performed by engaging and releasing operations of an opening / closing portion 15 formed on the opposite side of the hinge portion 14. That is, the opening / closing portion 15 is provided with the stopper 20 having the projections and depressions that engage with each other by a predetermined force. In the illustrated example, the stopper 20 has a convex portion formed in the opening / closing portion 15 of the lid portion, and a concave portion which is not visible in the drawing but engages with the convex portion is formed in the opening / closing portion 15 of the main body portion. Have been.

A ventilation port 17 is formed in the hinge portion 14 of the handle 13, so that even if the main body portion and the lid portion of the handle 13 are closed, the internal ventilation is performed through the ventilation port 17. The brush 12 stored in a state containing moisture and the like can be effectively dried.

A predetermined hole 19 is formed through the rear side surface of the upper portion of the main body of the handle 13, and is bent at the bent portion 16 of the brush 12 as shown in FIG. By precisely inserting and fitting the projections 18 on the brush 12, the brush 12 is securely fixed and housed. Therefore, in the state where the brush 12 is stored, it is possible to prevent the generation of noise due to the movement of the brush 12 and the like.

The brush 12 is the same brush as a general interdental brush, but the support portion of the brush 12 is formed in a plate shape, and is connected to the handle 13 through a bent portion 16. ing. The brush 12 is folded and stored at the bent portion 16, and has a structure that raises the bent portion 16 when used. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular protrusion 18 is formed on one side surface of the support portion of the brush 12, and the protrusion 18 connects the main body portion and the lid portion to the opening / closing portions 15 respectively. When the cover 12 is closed by being hooked, the brush 12 is fitted into a hole 19 formed in the lid portion as shown in FIG. 4, and the brush 12 is fixed in a usable state by this fitting. .

The interdental brush of the present invention configured as described above is housed in the case by being bent at the fold 16 as shown in FIGS. It can be used by pulling it out. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, when the brush 12 is used, after raising the brush 12 at the bent portion 16, the lid of the handle 13 is connected to the main body, and the handle 13 is engaged with each other by the respective stoppers 20. At the same time as closing the lid portion and the main body portion, the projection 18 of the brush 12 is inserted into the hole 19 in the lid portion, so that the brush 12 can be used in a firmly fixed state.

After the brushes 12 are used, the stoppers 20 of the respective opening / closing portions 15 are released, and the lid portion and the main body portion are opened. The cover 18 of the handle 13 is closed while the projection 18 of the brush 12 is inserted and fitted into the hole 19 in the portion. Thereby, the movement of the brush 12 in the housed state is prevented, so that generation of noise can be prevented, and the brush 12 can be stored in a sanitary manner.

[0017]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the configuration in which the handle is provided with the case in which the brush can be stored is not only convenient for carrying and storing, but also can prevent the brush from being damaged during carrying. Can maintain good hygiene. Further, since the brush can be fixed and stored in the case, it is possible to provide an interdental brush having an excellent effect such as preventing generation of noise due to movement of the brush in the case.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a storage state of a conventional interdental brush.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the interdental brush is pulled out according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a storage state of the interdental brush according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a use state of the interdental brush according to the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

 10: Interdental brush 12: Brush 13: Handle 14: Hinge part 15: Opening / closing part 16: Bending part 17: Ventilation port 18: Projection 19: Hole 20: Stopper

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An interdental brush comprising a brush (12) and a handle (13), wherein the handle (13) includes a main body and a lid, and a hinge for connecting the main body and the lid. (14) and the opening / closing part (1) provided on the opposite side of the hinge part (14).
A case portion that can be opened and closed in 5) is formed, and the brush (12) is connected to a tip portion of the main body portion or the lid portion in a bendable portion (16) so as to be bendable. The interdental brush, wherein the brush can be stored in the case portion when bent in (16). 2. When the brush (12) is used, the brush (12) is fixed to a handle (13).
Fixing means (18, 1) for fixing the brush (12) in the case when the brush (12) is stored in the case.
The interdental brush according to claim 1, further comprising: (9). 3. The interdental brush according to claim 1, wherein the case portion is provided with a ventilation port (17) for ventilation.